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Volvo has redesigned its signature C70
hardtop convertible for 2011 and added
even more standard luxury features.
The C70 has a sleek new look and a more
aggressive appearance with a new front fascia and grille that reflect the design influence of the popular Volvo XC60 and the
upcoming next generation S60. The front
fenders also have been redesigned to make
the nose more wedge-shaped and threedimensional, while the new headlights and
décor around the fog lights have been
angled upward and toward the rear.
High-tech LED taillights similar to those
on the XC60 are the most obvious update to
the rear. The entire light unit is clearly integrated with the oval that frames the
enhanced C70’s rear fascia. New color
choices are Flamenco Red and Ember
Black.
On the inside, the changes continue,

including a redesigned instrument panel for
a wider, sleeker look with new instruments
and gauges. The panel surface has a new
luxurious texture that enhances the overall
quality of the interior.
The standard equipment roster is even
longer for 2011 with the addition of a fivespeed Geartronic automatic transmission,
Sovereign Hide leather, Sirius Satellite
Radio and 17-inch Sirona diamond-cut
alloy wheels. Cranberry leather is another
new item that may be specified as a nocharge option.
But, the primary ingredient of the
C70’s charm is the three-piece
retractable hardtop.
With the touch of a button, the top folds
quickly into the trunk. With the top up, the
large rear glass window offers excellent
visibility and improves body rigidity.
Under the hood the C70 is powered by a
standard 2.5-liter light-pressure T5 turbocharged engine that makes 227 hp at
5,000 rpm with 236 pounds-feet of torque
from 1,500 to 4,800 rpm. The flat torque
curve allows power to the front wheels
evenly and makes the car highly responsive.
As with all Volvos, the C70 has an
impressive list of safety features including

Volvo C70 has a new front fascia, grille and redesigned front fenders to make the nose more wedge-shaped and
three-dimensional.
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side impact and rollover protection with an
Inflatable Curtain (IC). The curtain has an
extra stiff construction with double rows of
slats slightly offset from each other to allow
them to remain upright for effective head
protection even with the window open. The
curtain deflates slowly to provide protection in the event of a rollover. Volvo claims
this is a unique solution and a first for a